Join Me for a Cup of Coffee

It’s 7 AM again. I’ve been up for hours. I find myself wandering in circles unable to focus.

It’s midday, I need a break and I want something sweet.

It’s after dinner, I want to linger and enjoy your company.

What do all of these events have in common? A simple cup of coffee. Over the years coffee has come in and out of fashion for many reasons, some of them including health-related reports. The good news is as of today’s latest reports, Coffee Is Good for You!

Studies are showing that some health benefits to drinking coffee includes protection against diabetes, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and Parkinson’s disease.

The reason for this shift in thinking is the research is showing there are many antioxidant benefits to drinking 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day. Just as in so many other situations, moderation is key.

So the next time you get the urge to indulge, go right ahead. Just remember: all those add-ins that make a simple cup of coffee into a designer sweet treat aren’t going to be as easy to rationalize as a healthy option.